Kai Shimada
Kai Shimada is an 8-dan professional shogi player best known for his remarkably well-rounded game. When Kiriyama first played against him, he was struck by how balanced Shimada's abilities were—no glaring weaknesses, no standout strengths either. It's the kind of consistency that can be quietly dangerous.
Physically, Shimada has a lean, fragile build. His short brown hair and drowsy olive-green eyes give him an understated presence that doesn't immediately command attention.
He's from rural Yamagata, and the people back home are solidly behind him. They want to see him win the Meijin title, which speaks to how much pride the community takes in his career.
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